新华鲜报·“十四五”发展亮点丨中国“调色盘”增新绿！森林覆盖率超25%

Core Viewpoint - The construction of a beautiful China is a significant goal in the comprehensive modernization of the socialist nation, with a focus on accelerating green transformation during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [1] Group 1: Green Development Achievements - During the "14th Five-Year Plan," a total of 5.49 million acres of land were afforested, increasing the forest coverage rate to over 25%, contributing approximately one-fourth of the world's new greening area [1] - The "Three North" project has completed the construction of 164 million acres, enhancing the ecological security barrier in northern China [2] Group 2: Economic and Employment Impact - The total output value of the national forestry and grass industry is expected to exceed 10 trillion yuan in 2024, creating employment and income opportunities for over 60 million people [3] - The forestry food products have become the third most important agricultural product after grains and vegetables, indicating a growing market for forest-derived food [3] Group 3: Urban and Rural Green Coverage - The urban greening coverage rate reached 43.32%, while rural greening coverage was at 32.01% during the "14th Five-Year Plan" [4] - Future efforts will focus on achieving significant progress in building a beautiful China, with an emphasis on enhancing green spaces for the public [4]